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Farrow & Ball Full Gloss Mixed Colour 4 Old White 2.5L

Sold & shipped by Paint Stop Ltd
Available online only and not stocked in B&Q stores
£74.97£29.99 per L

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Product information

Full Gloss is an ultra-high-gloss water based finish suitable for both interior and exterior wood and metal, as well as bringing a touch of glamour to walls and ceilings.

  • Guarantee - Statutory
  • Suitable for use on Metal & wood surfaces
  • Surface Preparation - Undercoat before applying your topcoat, to ensure that your chosen Farrow & Ball finish sticks to it fully, is evenly absorbed, and has a smooth and even finish with rich depth of colour.
  • Instructions for Use - Do not paint in temperatures below 10°C or in excessive heat above 30°C. Avoid painting in direct sunlight. Avoid applying outdoors if there is a likelihood of rain. For best results apply early in the day, allowing the product time to dry before the evening (when condensation can occur). This product should be applied in accordance with Annex C of BS 6150: Code of practice for painting of buildings.
  • Instructions for Storage - This product is water based and should be protected from frost and extreme temperatures. We recommend using within 6 months of purchase and are unable to accept responsibility for the deterioration of contents or packaging after this date. This product contains preservatives to protect from spoilage under normal conditions. To minimise contamination and provide maximum shelf life we recommend that the product is decanted into a clean paint kettle before use and all tools are thoroughly cleaned before and after each use. Repeated opening and use can increase the risk of microbial contamination; therefore we recommend keeping this to a minimum to maximise the shelf life of the product.
  • Legal information: The information given in the specification sheets and technical advice - whether verbal, in writing or by way of trials - is for guidance and is given in good faith but without warranty, since skill of application and site conditions are beyond our control. For further information please contact our Customer Services Department. We can accept no liability for the performance of the products arising out of such use, beyond the value of the goods delivered by us. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Features and benefits

Old White, quite simply, is the most historic of Farrow & Ball whites. It's part of the Traditional Neutrals group – Lime White, Off-White, Old White and Slipper Satin – the shades of which all share a subtle green undertone. This tone is particularly prominent in north-facing rooms, but is downplayed in well-lit spaces, making Old White appear as more of a grey.

  • All Farrow & Ball finishes are water based, quick drying, and low in odour and VOCs
  • High-gloss finish
  • Washable and wipeable
  • A+ rated for indoor air quality
  • Toy safe
  • Coverage of up to 12m²/L per coat
  • 95% sheen level
  • Dry in 2 hours, recoat in 4 hours

Legal information

  • The information given in the specification sheets and technical advice - whether verbal, in writing or by way of trials - is for guidance and is given in good faith but without warranty, since skill of application and site conditions are beyond our control. For further information please contact our Customer Services Department. We can accept no liability for the performance of the products arising out of such use, beyond the value of the goods delivered by us. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Specifications

BrandFarrow & Ball
Application methodBrush, roller or spray
BaseWater-based
ColourOld White
Coverage12m²
Drying time2 h
FinishGloss
LocationInterior
Recoat time4 hours
VOC levelLow
Volume2500ml
Product code5051836072049

Documents

Product Guide

Product Instruction Manual

Safety Manual

Reviews
4.82 / 5(23 reviews)

- 5 / 5 - 04/11/2024

Creating an atmosphere in a 250 year old house.l

Great paint finish for an old former village in here in North Yorkshire.

Tracey R - 5 / 5 - 24/10/2024

Given my room depth and style

This is such a beautiful colour, it’s taken a very plain bedroom to room with depth and style. The colour blends with my cottage style curtains and my gorgeous patchwork quilt. I’ve used off white eggshell on the woodwork. In some lights the paint has green tones and grey/beige in others. It’s lovely.

A J W - 5 / 5 - 21/10/2024

perfect shade

A lovely shade of green/white. Perfect for my exterior windows and front door

Jaf1 - 5 / 5 - 11/10/2024

Old white

Beautiful, historic and timeless colour and finish

Scott R - 4 / 5 - 02/10/2024

Good quality paint

Have used F&B for the whole house, arguably the best colour range on the market and well worth the extra cost in comparison to other paints. The new dead flat is one of the best paints I have used. Only thing that lets the brand down is the low quality tins/tin lids. Expect more from F&B and higher price point.

Front door paint cols - 5 / 5 - 14/07/2024

Old White

Lovely colour; great depth of pigment. I bought as a tester for a new colour for my front door. Delivery was quick and straightforward

Emma Stacey - 5 / 5 - 11/07/2024

A beautiful paint colour

I am very happy with this paint colour. It is a beautiful and subtle light green/grey which adds a touch of class to any room.

Ghislaine - 5 / 5 - 09/07/2024

A world away from the previous wall paint

The results are amazing. This is a soft, deep, chalky paint that was only a couple of tones away from the pale sage green I had before, with less yellow. But there's a world of difference. In terms of cost it was less than £100 for emulsion for the two rooms which really isn't too bad in terms of the overall budget.

Billster - 4 / 5 - 11/06/2024

Old white is a delight

Generally great, a little greener than I was expecting but looks amazing.

AgataMak - 5 / 5 - 27/05/2024

Happy with it

After much deliberation finally took the plunge to paint my windowless room a slightly different colour. It was between Drop Cloth and Old White and really glad went with the latter. As always, came out darker than I thought, despite painting a large sample on the wall and colour card. Still happy! It has the smallest amount of green which makes it warmer than Drop Cloth, a lot of dimension which I love about F&B. A word of warning - don’t use standard B&Q emulsion rollers and go for the premium e.g. Harris. This is the second time now that regular rollers swallowed up so much paint I had to buy another can and waste the money. I tried second coat with premium and application was superior and only used half the amount of paint than in the first coat. Also did it 1/3 of the time!